Triathlon

Last week in Geneva, Cervélo Cycles launched a limited edition Lamborghini version of its P5X triathlon bike that's said to echo the aesthetics of supercars like the Centenario. Little wonder that it's being described as "the fastest and most technologically advanced tri bike of all time."

In recent years, BMX-builder Diamondback has been expanding into the world of high-end road bikes. This week at the Ironman World Championships, that expansion is culminating in the unveiling of the Andean – reportedly the world's fastest triathlon bike.

The Canyon Speedmax CF SLX bike keeps the competitor prepared and refreshed with its integrated storage. A hydration system integrated into the headset, a lunch box on the top tube and a tool box under the saddle ensure that the rider is left wanting for naught, all without slowing him or her down.

The Switch Aero System lets your existing road bike double as a triathlon bike.

A limestone-based material used in wetsuits replaces petroleum-based wetsuits in the De Soto Sports T1 line.

Panasonic's tiny EVOLTA robots will be attempting to complete Hawaii's Ironman Triathlon, using a set of three rechargeable AA batteries.

Suunto’s Triathlon collection heart rate monitors not only take readings from the body while training, but also analyzes the data and interprets it to provide athletes with the information they need to maximize their training efforts.

Folding bikes are supplementary last-mile transport to be carried space-efficiently in a car, train, plane, boat or bus for ground mobility on arrival. The latest prototype from Airnimal has a carry case doubling as a bike trailer.

Up until now, triathletes have had no option other than to switch between two different handlebar set-ups when cycling, but this prototype design provides a new approach.